How Can Severe Itching Be Managed Despite Getting Treated For Vulvodynia And Lichen Sclerosus?

Posted on Wed, 25 Apr 2018

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Question : Yes.... I have Vulvodynia and Licens schlerosa. I had been on Flagyl as well as Cipro. Just got a script for Diflucan but really need something topical before I make things worse before I scratch myself to death.
WITHOUT INSERTING ANY OF THESE MEDS, WILL ONE OF THEM HELP ME BEST WITH MY ITCH...
-CLOABETASOL CREAM
-ALCORTIC CREAM
-XOLEGEL
MUPIROCIN
HYDROCORTIZONE CREAM
What of these if any are best bet. Please... I need some help. I am going away on Friday and need to get a handle on this

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Clobetasol cream can be used

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I have gone through your complaints.
You can apply clobetasol cream on the affected areas twice daily.
This will help in subsiding your itching.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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